the term scuba is an acronym that stands for self contained underwater breathing apparatus. although scuba diving is thought to be relatively new sport, variations of underwater breathing have been around for centuries.

the first snorkel is considered to be hollow reeds used to breath while under water around 1300 a. d. - persian divers invented rudimentary goggles using highly polished, thinly cut tortoise shells - used in combination with breathing reeds, the first snorkel set was created.